Articles tagged by the tag "Ford Motor Company"
JLR-led project to recover waste exhaust heat for 5% economy boost

By Jesse Crosse, Autocar UK calendar19 Dec 2017

Tech developed from British-based research will improve engine efficiency by turning waste gas into electricity.

Building the Dragon

By Shapur Kotwal calendar27 Nov 2017

Like many modern engines, the Dragon has a crank offset by 10mm to help reduce piston slap and friction.

UK’s largest autonomous car trial moves onto public roads

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar18 Nov 2017

UK Autodrive project features Jaguar Land Rover, Ford and the Tata Motors European Technical Centre

New exoskeleton technology can help reduce worker fatigue or injury

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar11 Nov 2017

Ford assembly line workers are testing new upper body exoskeletal technology – EksoVest – that helps lessen the chance...

Ford CEO Jim Hackett: “We need smart vehicles for a smart world”

By Steve Cropley, Autocar UK calendar06 Nov 2017

We hear from the man that has been calling the shots at Ford for five months and has strong views on where the company...

CDP lauds Ford for its water conservation efforts

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar29 Oct 2017

The American carmaker has received an ‘A’ grade for its water management efforts from CDP, the international not-for-p...

Ford designers use mixed reality for future cars

By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar22 Sep 2017

Ford designers and engineers will now work collaboratively – irrespective of the location, time zones or off-site – on...

Ford inks MoU with China’s Zotye Auto for EV JV

By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar23 Aug 2017

American automaker, in association with leading Chinese all-electric vehicle OEM, looks to capture a sizeable share of...

Ford appoints Jim Hackett as its new CEO

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar22 May 2017

Reports suggest former CEO Mark Fields was ousted from the helm following poor sales.

New Ford GT to serve as test bed for future models

By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar12 May 2017

The all-new 647bhp, 345kph GT will serve as a test bed for new technologies and advanced lightweight materials for fut...